Ranchos Hot Springs, Ranchos De Taos, NM

Description
At around 105 degrees, water flows from metal pipes on a hillside. The pool is lined with rocks and can be accessed from the top of the hillside. It is large enough to accommodate 10 people. The cows can be seen grazing on the hillsides, the water is crystal clear and you can see the sandy bottom. You also have amazing views of both the valley and the mountains. Don't go on weekends.
Photos: http://www.flickr.com/photos/prabhukhalsa/2640137398/
Nearest Address

The north end of Forest Road 376, near Jemez Springs in NM.
Directions starting from the nearest address

Jemez springs: Follow highway 4 north to state route 126. Go west on 126 3 miles and then turn north up forest roads 376. A high clearance vehicle is required for this part. I have seen several small cars do it but wouldn't recommend it. It is located at the northern end of 376. If you do not want to take your car, it will be a 5 1/2 mile hike. You'll cross a stream on your right. Then, you will climb a steep hill to reach the springs.
Vital Information
Hours Spring Open
Though it was intended for day use only, many people have been known to camp in this area. In winter, 376 is closed.
GPS:
35.938N, 106.646W
Map Link: San Antonio Hot Spring Map
Victoria Gray

Description
Hot springs-consisting three pools with different temperatures. The top springs consist of a hot water pool -- the temperature of which is unknown to me at this time. It feeds into both the lower and upper pools. The largest pool, the top pool, has vegetation at the lower end. The second pool, which is more warm and has more vegetation, contains Rio Grande Silvery Minnows, an endangered species. The minnows seem to be unaffected by visitors who enjoy the springs. It is important to remember that minnows can be endangered and are protected. The third pool, which is cooler, flows down the mountain into the creek, which eventually feeds into Rio Grande River. ....Sacred site of Native Americans The area is home to a number of petroglyphs!
Nearest Address

Between Battleship Rock & Jemez Falls, Jemez Springs New Mexico
Directions starting from the nearest address
Just follow the trails that are marked from Battleship Rock to Jemez Falls.
Vital Information
Hours Spring Open
Battleship Rock, west/southwest from the springs, is open year round To and from the springs, it's a three-mile hike. Seasonal: Parking at Jemez Fall camping area is open in Spring. In Winter, it is closed. The hike to campgrounds, which is located north/northeast from the springs, is shorter.
GPS:
N 35.828357 and E -106.642257
Map Link: McCauley Hot Springs map
Submitted by Annette R. Grant